business license

License Type

Eatery

Overview

Eatery shall mean a restaurant that prepares and serves food, which does not have seating for dining on its premises, whose business only consists of sales to customers for consumption outside its premises.

how it works

review

Review the information on this page and collect as much information as possible.

apply

Click on the button above to apply online. You will be able to save your work and easily upload any attachments as well as allow for payment via credit card.

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track

After submission you will receive a username and password to check progress, ask questions, and upload any additional supplements. If approved you will receive an electronic version of your license and will be able to renew online for the future.

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After submission you will receive a username and password to check progress, ask questions, and upload any additional supplements. If approved you will receive an electronic version of your license and will be able to renew online for the future.

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After submission you will receive a username and password to check progress, ask questions, and upload any additional supplements. If approved you will receive an electronic version of your license and will be able to renew online for the future.

process requirements

CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY

Required: A Certificate of Occupancy is required for this business permit.

Document Process: If you do not have a copy of a copy of the Certificate of Occupancy can be obtained from the following:

Property Owner

The City of Newark's OPRA Office located at City Hall, 920 Broad Street, Rm 415A, Newark, NJ 07102. NOTE: Small fee required with your request.

BUSINESS REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE

Required: To do business in the State of New Jersey, an entity must file organizational documents with the State of New Jersey, Division of Revenue and Enterprise Services. This requirement applies to profit and non-profit corporations, limited partnerships, limited liability partnerships and limited liability companies.

Document Process: If you do not have a State of New Jersey Business Registration Certificate.Click here to access the State website and submit an application.

ZONING INFORMATION

Required: Zoning approval is required for this business license. The following information will be required.

proof of payroll

Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:48C-14 et seq. and Revised City Ordinance 10:21-1 et seq., the city of Newark is authorized to impose and collect an Employer Payroll Tax at a rate of 1% of the employer's payroll. All businesses in the City of Newark are required by law to pay a Payroll Tax, unless you are one of the

following organizations:

The government of the United States.

The State of New Jersey or a county, municipality, school district or special district of the state.

An interstate government agency.

An agency or instrumentality of any entity enumerated in a, b or c above.

Any insurance company formed by authority of another state or foreign country, subject to the provisions of New Jersey statues annotated N.J.S.A.14:32-15.

Payroll taxes are paid quarterly and must be submitted by the last day of the month following the end of

the calendar quarter - April 30th, July 31st, October 31st, and January 31st each year your business is in

operation.

A copy of the payroll tax ordinance # 6S & FE maybe obtain by the City Clerk for the City of Newark, New Jersey calling 973 424-4117.

trade waste permit

Once you have completed this online application, a copy will be submitted directly to the City of Newark's Department of Neighborhood & Recreational Services for processing.

Once you receive the permit, it must be affixed to a window near the principle entrance to the commercial source so as to be easily visible from outside the structure, or if this is not possible, the permit is to be prominently displayed inside near the principle entrance.

You will need the following information requested to the right and attach copies of the following documents:

Contract for Waste Removal

Contract for Recycling Removal

Service Agreement Letter for Oil Removal (if applicable)

Service Agreement Letter for Motor Oil Removal (if applicable)

Service Agreement Letter for Tire Removal (if applicable)

Three (3) Months of Paid Invoices for Waste Removal

The Trade Waste Permit is good for one (1) year from the date of issue. It must be renewed annually.